1. Argumentative Research Paper Outline Format
Each outlined paragraph must be done on a separate sheet of paper!

2. Outline-Intro Paragraph
Attention Grabber (shocking facts, stats, scenario)
Define/describe issue (background info)
Claim Statement
Intro

3. Outline-Body 1 Parenthetical Citation Evidence #1 Reasoning
Main Point 1
Parenthetical Citation
Evidence #2
Reasoning
Transition
1 Sentence to transition to Main Point 2

4. Outline-Body 2 Parenthetical Citation Evidence #1 Reasoning
Main Point 2
Parenthetical Citation
Evidence #2
Reasoning
Transition
1 Sentence to transition to the Counter-Claim

5. Outline-Body 3 Evidence for Parenthetical Citation Counter-Claim
Reasoning
Rebuttal (Main
Point #3)
Evidence #1
Parenthetical Citation
Counter-Claim
Reasoning
Parenthetical Citation
Evidence #2
Reasoning
Wrap-up
Statement of how your position is
more valid than the counter

6. Outline-Conclusion Restate your claim
Wrap-up OR show how how your main points have proven your claim
Conclusion